Cheese and Bread Lead (Full-Time)

Description

The Cheese and Bread Lead is responsible for overseeing all vendor purchases for the Cheese and Bread Departments while fostering and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role ensures timely and accurate inventory replenishment daily, utilizing systems such as HL software, auto-order, cycle counts, and data reports to meet the company’s purchasing needs and budgetary goals. Through effective management, the Cheese and Bread Department consistently maintains a dynamic inventory and upholds a clean, well-organized space. Additionally, this position involves training new staff members on all department procedures and acting as a key resource for the Category Manager (CM) by providing valuable insights, observations, and guest feedback and insight.

Location

3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Job Type

Department Lead

Hours

Full-time, requires weekend & holiday availability

Pay

Hourly, Starts at $20/hour - previous experience will be taken into consideration

Requirements

• DEGREE: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: At least 2 years working in a professional retail environment; preferably in the grocery or natural foods industry
• Previous buying, inventory management or equivalent experience
• Previous experience with cheese cutting & wrapping, preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of State and Federal Health Department standards for both health and sanitation
• Passionate and knowledgeable of the products in the respective categories
• Proficient computer skills (MS Teams, XL, Email, Catapult and others)
• Ability to navigate through ordering systems with ease
• Meet strict deadlines / Strong time management skills
• An ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively
• Organizational, problem-solving skills; resourcefulness
• Purchases responsibly and thoughtfully
• Interacts regularly and effectively with Receiving dept, stockers and Category Managers
• Scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of the department, consisting of early mornings, weekends and holidays
• Proficient knife skills and an ability to cut a variety of cheese

Benefits

• Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
• Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off café, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
• Half price one month bus passes
• 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%
• Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
• Free Celtics tickets
• Plus many more!

Healthy Living's Essential Behaviors

• Make Someone’s Day
• Move Fast and Be Thorough
• Create a Team People Want to Stay On
• Show Up
• Seek Knowledge